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After a historic journey around the moon, the Artemis II astronauts are set for a high-stakes return to Earth, with a fiery reentry and ocean splashdown marking the mission’s dramatic final moments.
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What time will Artemis II splash down?
What we know:
The Artemis II crew is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at about 8:07 p.m. EDT on Friday.
When will Artemis II splash down?
The return to Earth marks the final and most dangerous phase of the mission. The Orion spacecraft will reenter Earth’s atmosphere at about 25,000 mph, generating extreme heat as it descends. A protective heat shield is designed to shield the capsule and crew during this phase.
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Artemis II crew prepares for splashdown tonight
NASA's Artemis II is on track to return to Earth on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day trip around the moon. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
Artemis II reentry
During reentry, the spacecraft will experience a planned communications blackout lasting about six minutes. At about 8:03 p.m., Orion’s parachutes are expected to deploy, slowing the capsule before splashdown minutes later in the Pacific Ocean.
What happens to the astronauts once they land?
After landing, recovery teams will move in to retrieve the astronauts, a process expected to take up to two hours. The crew will then be flown by helicopter to the USS John P. Murtha, where they will undergo post-mission medical evaluations.
IN SPACE - APRIL 07: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by NASA, The Artemis II crew – (clockwise from left) Mission Spec …
Who are the astronauts on board?
The Artemis II crew includes four astronauts:
IN SPACE - APRIL 07: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by NASA, The Artemis II crew – (clockwise from left) Mission Spec …
- Reid Wiseman, NASA
- Victor Glover, NASA
- Christina Koch, NASA
- Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency
Big picture view:
Artemis II launched April 1 from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts on a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.
The Source: This report is based on information from NASA, FOX 35, the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW), and live feeds from NASA's YouTube channel.